Robert Kraft has predictable preference for Patriots’ No. 3 pick originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Jerod Mayo insisted Monday that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and his family don’t want to be involved in football operations.
But if you’re asking Robert Kraft the fan, he has a clear preference for one crucial Patriots decision.
Kraft was asked Tuesday at the NFL’s Annual League Meeting in Orlando if he’d like to see New England select a quarterback with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, its highest selection since 1993.
“As a fan — I’ll put my fan hat on — I definitely would,” Kraft replied. “In the end, you can’t win in this league consistently unless you have a first-rate quarterback and a first-rate coach.”
The Patriots publicly have insisted that all options are on the table at No. 3. Mayo told reporters Monday the team is open to taking a quarterback third overall — LSU’s Jayden Daniels, UNC’s Drake Maye and Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy all could be potential options with USC’s Caleb Williams seemingly locked in at No. 1 — but also is open to trading down if it receives a strong enough offer.
Kraft appeared well aware of the possibility of trading down and insisted he’d defer to de facto general manager Eliot Wolf and New England’s front office on that potentially franchise-altering decision.
“On the other hand, you’re in different positions, and we’ve never been in the third draft position since we’ve owned the team,” Kraft continued. “And what happens, a lot of (teams) behind (you) are really desperate to move up, and so we’re gonna be open to whatever could come our way. But in the end, I’ll let the team make the decision what they think is best.”
That said, Kraft couldn’t help but reveal his true preference for the Patriots in the draft.
“One way or another, I’d like to see us get a top-rate young quarterback,” he added.
Kraft’s viewpoint is understandable. After all, he watched his franchise win six Super Bowls and build the greatest…
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Publish date : 2024-03-26 13:21:52
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